Leading
the Charge: Cary goes above call to protect resources
In
Cary, we are committed to preserving and protecting our environment. Recently,
that commitment was recognized by the state as the Town was again awarded the
Local Erosion and Sediment Control Program Award, an honor that noted the
Town’s stormwater management efforts beyond those established by state
regulation.
This marks the third time that the
Town of Cary has received the recognition since the award’s inception 11 years
ago.
We’re continuing our tradition of being a leader in North Carolina
environmental initiatives by undertaking two unique projects in the downtown
area.
The first is a water quality
improvement project that will remove more than 12,000 pounds of nitrogen a year
from Swift Creek. Nitrogen has been identified as one of the leading causes of
water quality impairment in the state of North Carolina. We’ve received a
$400,000 grant to design and construct nitrogen removal devices such as wetlands
and wet ponds —the first grant of its kind in North Carolina.
The second project will restore proper
stream function to over one mile of an unnamed tributary to Swift Creek.
For details about these Stormwater
projects, please visit www.townofcary.org.
Interactive
help for community watch
We’ve launched a new tool on our Web site that allows you to get crime
information at the click of a mouse.
Our interactive crime map lets you see
what types of crimes are occurring and in what locations in Cary. You can narrow
your search to a specific address or request which crimes you want to locate on
the map. Data is available for crimes occurring within the past year.
This new tool also comes equipped with
tips to help you increase awareness and hopefully prevent crimes before they
happen.
“One of the most effective
deterrents to crime is an aware and involved citizenry, and we believe that this
new tool will go a long way in helping citizens help us keep Cary one of the
safest places to live and work in America,” said Police Chief Pat Bazemore.
Citizens have requested crime map data
in the past but had to visit the police department and wait for them to be
produced and mailed. Now with our new online map, citizens can get clear and
easy to understand crime data around the clock, seven days a week.
To view the Crime
Data map, visit our Maps
Online section at www.townofcary.org.
Ongoing
Drought: Watering ban extended
Our region is still experiencing persistent drought conditions. In light
of this, the irrigation ban for all Cary utility customers has been extended
until at least March 31.
All watering with sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is
prohibited. Hand watering, pressure
washing, and car washing are still allowed any day of the week. However, along
with Governor Easley, we urge you to continue being conscientious about your
water usage.
Customers who irrigate with reclaimed,
pond or well water are exempt from the irrigation ban.
As always, thank you for all that you do to use water wisely. For more
information and conservation tips, visit the Water
Conservation section at www.townofcary.org.
Our 15th annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival will
take place on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bond Park.
This free festival features local
artists and craftspeople and offers food, entertainment and fun for the whole
family.
Look for details in April Bud or visit
www.townofcary.org.
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Concerts! Festivals! Movie Nights! The NC Symphony! Don’t miss any 2008 Booth Amphitheatre events by reserving your VIP Pass today. The pass includes entry to all events, parking and special VIP amenities. Call 462-2052 or visit www.BoothAmphitheatre.com for more information.
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Recycle unwanted telephone books through May 9, 2008 during Wake County's Annual Telephone Book Recycling Program. In Cary, take phone books to Cary Elementary School, White Oak Park and Ritter Park. For more information or a full list of locations, visit www.wakegov.com.
Teaching
safety habits at a young age
Do you have a child entering kindergarten this year?
If so, Safety Town is the camp for you!
Safety Town is a nationally acclaimed
five-day program for rising kindergartners that offers hands on safety training
by public school teachers, firefighters, public works staff and police officers.
Each themed day is filled with
information pertaining to safety and your child will visit the safety town tarp
each day. Classroom teachers will
assist with crafts, games, and lots of fun! Visitors from the community will
stop by to discuss their specific safety jobs.
To
participate, your child must be a rising kindergartner.
(The program may be repetitive to children who have completed
kindergarten).
Safety
Town is offered June 16-20 and June 23-27 at 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-4:30
p.m. For more information on this
half-day camp, call 460-4965.
If the current drought has you thinking about creating a more water
efficient landscape, sign up now to attend our spring WaterWise workshops.
All workshops are free to Town of Cary
utility customers. Registration is required and class sizes are limited.
Call 469-4090 to reserve a space.
On April 15, learn how to improve your
soil’s ability to absorb water and enhance the health of plants and turf at
our Composting Workshop held at the Bond Park Community Center from 7-8 p.m.
On April 22, learn how to make your
own rain barrel at Bond Park Community Center from 7-8 p.m.
Get more WaterWise
workshop details at www.townofcary.org.
Finding
ways to cut back on water use
The average Cary utility customer uses 55-60 gallons of water per person
per day for indoor use. A household
with the latest water-efficient fixtures and appliances can use as little as 34
gallons per person per day.
Determine how water wise your
household is by dividing the number of gallons your family uses by the number of
days in the billing cycle to get your average daily usage.
Divide that number by the number of
people in your household to learn how many gallons each person uses per day.
If your use is closer to the 60
gallons per person per day, consider trying a few of the water-saving tips at
www.townofcary.org. If you are closer to 34 gallons per person per day, great!
Keep up the great work.
We’re gearing up for the Cary Road Race on Saturday, April 12 at the
Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Register to participate now as a recreational or
competitive runner. There’s no charge for our one-mile Fun Run; recreational
runners pay just $8 for the 5K or 10 K in advance and competitive runners can
pre-register for either the 5K or 10K for $11.
Race-day registration will begin at 7
a.m. and entry fees will be $10 for recreational participants and $15 for
competitive runners. T-shirts will also be available for purchase at $5 each or
$15 for a performance moisture wicking shirt.
For details, visit Cary
Road Race at www.townofcary.org.
Financial
workshops for seniors
The Cary Senior Center will host free
financial workshops for citizens ages 55 and older in April.
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April 11- Roadmap to Retirement, 9:30 a.m.
• April
18 - Estate Planning, 9:30 a.m.
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April 25 - Long Term Care Planning, 1:30 p.m.
For more information, call 469-4081.
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Cary Playwrights’ Forum, March 31 and April 14, 7 p.m. at Page-Walker Arts and History Center. Details at 439-3711.
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Triangle Sacred Harp Singing Convention, March 23, 2-4 p.m. at Page-Walker. For more information, call 460-4963.
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Cary Art Loop, March 28, 6-9 p.m. at downtown Cary businesses. Details at www.caryartloop.org.
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Walking Tour—Heart of Cary, April 8, 10 a.m.; April 21, 6 p.m. at Page-Walker. Details at 460-4963.
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Marvelous Music Series presents Quintango, April 11, 7:30 p.m. at Herb Young Community Center. Details at 469-4061.
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Sertoma Series presents Cary Town Band Concert, April 18, 7:30 p.m. at Sertoma Amphitheatre, Bond Park. Free. Details at 469-4061.
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Spring Sertoma Series presents Cary Performs, April 19, 1 p.m. at Sertoma Amphitheatre, Bond Park. Free. Details at 469-4061.
Exhibits
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Eugene Crumpler: Italy in Black and White. Page-Walker Arts and History Center, March 27-April 23. Artist’s reception, March 28, 6-9 p.m.
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Cary Photographic Artists. Town Hall Gallery, March 25-May 27. Artist’s reception, March 28, 6-8 p.m.
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May Jarrah: Journey. Herb Young Community Center Gallery, March 25-May 27. Artist’s reception, March 28, 6-8 p.m.; Talk 7 p.m.